[2][3] The AUA has held 28 world congresses in which representatives of the Assyrian federations, organizations and political parties have participated, voicing the concerns of their respective communities and partaking in directing the affairs of the nation.

[7] The founding document of the AUA declares "Assyrian" as the "singular name for all members of our nation [umtan]" and lists the various churches of Syriac heritage.

[10] In August 1996, AUA delivered a statement to the UN sub-commission, voicing concerns over the discrimination against Assyrians in Northern Iraq as well as being deprived of preserving their identity.

Thus, the AUA called for a civil administration to be put in place in Northern Iraq in order to provide the necessary services.

[13] AUAF has since expanded its mission beyond social services to include humanitarian relief efforts, as well as educational and cultural programs.